barracker

bar·rack

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bar-uh k]
- /ˈbær ək/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bar-uh k]
- /ˈbær ək/

Definitions of barracker word

verb without object barracker to shout boisterously for or against a player or team; root or jeer. 1
verb with object barracker to shout for or against. 1
noun barracker One who barracks. 0

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Origin of barracker

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; orig. Australian English, perhaps < N Ireland dialect barrack to brag

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Parts of speech for Barracker

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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barracker popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for barracker

noun barracker

heckler — to harass (a public speaker, performer, etc.) with impertinent questions, gibes, or the like; badger.

Just one Synonym for barracker